17 things men really want for Valentine's Day

Air Adventure’s The Great Escape tour of The Kimberleys
Explore on the most breathtaking regions of Australia. This tour takes you to remote cattle stations, ancient caves and go swimming in pristine waterholes. Bliss. Price: $19,950. Check out the details at www.airadventure.com.au. Photo: Supplied

Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Black Magic
The gift of time is always one that’s welcome. Price: $20,200. For stockists head to www.hublot.com. Photo: Supplied

Braun Series 9 shaver
The latest shaver in the Braun stable, this beast can whisk away the toughest of three day growth with no pain or fuss. Price: $699. Get it at www.braun.com. Photo: Supplied

Prada Saffiano Leather-Trimmed Shell Holdall
Weekend getaways, surprise sleepovers or because you need to replace that musty old gym bag with something more adult. Price; $1841. Get it at www.mrporter.com. Photo: Supplied

Bang and Olufsen B&O Play headphones
Block out the world with the latest ultra comfortable headphones designed with Danish cool. Price: $399. Get some at www.beostore.com.au. Photo: Supplied

Diesel black leather jacket
No wardrobe is complete without a great leather jacket. This ultra-soft style from Diesel will last a lifetime… even if your relationship doesn’t. Price: $1417. Get it www.farfetch.com. Photo: Supplied

Valentino men’s runners
Leave the white sneaker brigade behind with something a little more brash. Price: $750. Get a pair at www.sneakerboy.com.

The Grainfather All Grain Brewing System
From beer to whisky, this beast lets you brew all your favourite drams from the comfort of your own home. Happy hour all the time! Price: $2990. Get the kit from www.grainfather.com. Photo: Supplied

Eight and Bob Cap D’Antibes
Inspired by the French Riviera summer - potent, masculine and like nothing else out there. Price: $240. Get it at www.mensbiz.com.au. Photo: Supplied

Gasmate Deluxe Gas Pizza Oven - Stainless Steel
A win win gift - he gets to cook on this monster and impress his mates, you get to eat it delicious homemade pizza. Price: $599. Get it at www.barbequesgalore.com.au. Photo: Supplied

Thom Browne aviator sunglasses
The New York-based designer is a master at reworking classic styles into more modern efforts. Price: $697. Get them at www.farfetch.com. Photo: Supplied

Gucci Ghost Duke shirt
You’ll need a damned good shirt to go with the dinner you’ve planned. Price: $630. Get it at www.farfetch.com. Photo: Supplied

Tom Ford Leather Gold-Tone Wrap Bracelet
Jewellery is not really a thing a man buys himself, so surprise your beau with this Tom Ford masterpiece. Price: $714. Get it from www.mrporter.com. Photo: Supplied

Donate some jocks
Do something a little more charitable and donate clean underwear to the Wayside Chapel to hand out to the homeless. Everybody wins! Price: Priceless. Head to donations.thewaysidechapel.com for more details. Photo: iStock

Let There be Meat by James Douglas
The definitive BBQ compiled over seven years of travel in the Deep South of America. Smoked deliciousness. Price: $49.99. Get it at www.dymocks.com.au. Photo: Supplied

Signet ring from London Engraver
Create something unique by designing his very own signet ring. Based in Adelaide, Ray Hood is a master engraver known for his ability to render even the most intricate detail. Price: POA. Take a look at www.londonengraver.com. Photo: Supplied

That wasn't me, by the way. That was Phil Dunphy in Modern Family. But I relate to his dilemma. Especially since, in the lead up to Valentine's Day, I was recently told I was difficult to buy anything for because I had everything

Too much choice

But admittedly, a lot of stress can be felt at this time of year with the pressure felt on all angles to buy the ideal gift. Especially when you want it to represent something as immaterial as love.

For some, it's a gift that you wouldn't normally buy yourself like jewellery or even an OTT bag. For others, it's a memory shared of a moment so spectacular you think about it for the rest of your life.

And for other still, it's something charitable that benefits more than just the person on the receiving end.

A little materialistic

I"m not ashamed to admit that I'm fond of things that come in boxes – watches, shirts, whisky, pizza – so it wasn't at all that hard to come up with a list of 17 things that any gent would be happy to open on Valentine's Day.

And if it both makes you happy, go ahead and splurge a little.

From ultimate home cooking and brewing to gym bags that will make your mates sick with envy, this is the perfect list for anyone struggling to get something for that person who has "everything.

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And while the dreaded gift of jocks is still there, it's actually for a good cause.

Take a look through the gallery above to help you find the perfect Valentine's Day gift.